The man likely started to plan how to make the most of his discovery. He might have contacted mining experts to assess the value and potential yield of the gold mine. Depending on the scale of the mine, he could be looking at a life - changing amount of money. He may also face challenges like dealing with potential thieves or squatters who might be attracted to the valuable find.
He probably became very wealthy. With a gold mine on his property, he could mine the gold and sell it for a large amount of money.